Soil

mythic

mythic

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Okay, I have a few questions about soil. I'd like to just use the soil that's already there, but I know this may not be possible. So it looks like I need to get a soil test kit of some kind. Any recommendations here? And what am I looking for? I gather from reading that even if you do stick with the dirt that's already there, it's a good idea to loosen it up a bit before sowing?

And a random question to add on to this, after germing should the tap root be placed in a particular direction when sowing? And also, should I try to avoid rain when sowing?

Thanks!

mythic
 
O4aUsErNaMe

O4aUsErNaMe

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mythic said:
Okay, I have a few questions about soil. I'd like to just use the soil that's already there, but I know this may not be possible. So it looks like I need to get a soil test kit of some kind. Any recommendations here? And what am I looking for? I gather from reading that even if you do stick with the dirt that's already there, it's a good idea to loosen it up a bit before sowing?

And a random question to add on to this, after germing should the tap root be placed in a particular direction when sowing? And also, should I try to avoid rain when sowing?

Thanks!

mythic
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test the soil (you can pick up soil test kits from most garden centers)

if the ph is around 6.5 - 6.8 then all is good.

it is a good idea to go and dig the soil before you plant.i try to do this a full month before i plant out.
i add my fertilizers /mulch and anything else that is required then as well,and give a damn good soaking
 
South Texas

South Texas

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O4 is correct. The thing to keep in mind is that the plant needs to be kept moist, but at the same time, needs good drainage, and oyxgen. So how in the F---? This is where coco, perlite, mulch, etc. comes into play. Hard packed "dirt" denies oyxgen & root growth, as well as causing watering problems. Being a vetgetable gardener for 40 years, I was determined to use the dirt I had. After losing my Big Bid & Ice Babies (Big bucks), I started with the perlight, vercimulite, compost, potting soil & rockwool. You want the soil to hold moisture & for it to drain slowly. I fertilize (strickly) organic, "Medina Hasta Gro Plus", fish emution, molassas, (to feed the microbial life)whole grounded cornmeal (to kill fungi), Epson salt (for minerals), greensand for minerals also. A pinch of cow manure & red wiggler worms is "A good thing" also. See 'Growmarijuana.com. And folks, let's be careful out there!
 
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